Edgar Cayce Readings, 1995-1

Time and Place: 10:50 to 11:20 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Va.

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GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions she has submitted, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1995].
Now as we find, there are disturbing conditions which prevent the better normal functioning of the system.
These as we find, owing to the character of the disturbance, as well as the lack of comprehension of causes, have caused a great deal of anxiety, and more of confusion in the system, - and thus causing more of a complication than should be.
The disturbance primarily, as we find, is a glandular condition, involving especially the glands as related to the assimilating system. Thus we find there is the lack of elements in the blood supply.
Thus there is the inclination to weaken, sympathetically, the functioning of organs; while the organic conditions of the organs - as the liver and the heart's activity - are not necessarily involved.
Also through the lymph circulation and the emunctory activity there are the inclinations to continue to show forms of a disorder; yet these respond again and again, and yet come and go according to the unbalancing of the circulation; owing to the lack of this activity in the glandular force to PRODUCE sufficient of the hormones in the blood supply to create sufficient of the leucocytes that are the warriors against inflammation.
Then, the effect that these produce upon the general system:
We find oft there are those inclinations for the body to become easily depressed, with periods of anxiety mentally and physically; being nervous as to the outcome of many trivial things or conditions at times, and yet ANXIOUS about those things that would have to do with relationships with others arising FROM the effect of the depleting of the impulses in the nervous force as related to the activity of the sensory system.
Headaches, languidness, - tired through the limbs, nothing just exactly right at times. At other times we may find the body, from a period of a good rest, feeling full of life and vigor, purpose, intent.
All of these are as they should be, and yet become merely periods in the experience of the body.
These as we find may be materially aided if there is a consistent and persistent application of those influences and forces within the system as would not only purify the disturbance but also add to the chemical changes, or the chemical influences in the body, to eradicate hindrances and to build normal reactions through the blood supply, the activity of the organs, the reaction of the nervous system both to the deeper circulatory forces (or deeper nerve force, or the cerebrospinal) and a coordinant influence between the sympathetic and cerebrospinal system.
As we find, then, first:
Begin with those properties as would tend to make for a purifying of the glandular system. Take Atomidine, internally, then, in the manner as here indicated. Take one minim in half a glass of water each morning before any meal is taken, for five days. Then leave off for five days. Then take two minims (drops) each day for five days, in the same manner. Leave off then entirely.
And then begin with the thorough osteopathic adjustments as needed for the inclinations and tendencies for subluxations in the cerebrospinal system, especially between the 9th dorsal and the upper portion of the cervical area, with specific reference to the 3rd and 4th and 5th dorsals; and then, of course, the head and neck, or in the upper cervicals.
About every third treatment coordinate the solar plexus center and the lumbar axis WITH the corrections being made in the upper portion of the body.
Take these adjustments about twice each week. And take at least sixteen to eighteen before the first rest period.
When the sixteen or eighteen adjustments have been taken, rest from them a week and then begin with these again, but they may then be made farther apart.
With the beginning of the osteopathic adjustments, take CODIRON; two pellets after or WITH the noon meal and two with the evening meal. This is cod liver oil and iron, with vitamins A, B, C and G.
Keep away from sedatives as much as possible.
Of course, leave off the Atomidine when the osteopathic adjustments are begun and with the beginning of the stimulation or tonic of CODIRON.
When the sixteen or eighteen adjustments have been taken, rest a week, and then take one series of the Atomidine - the one minim each day for five days, see? (leaving off the Codiron during this five-day period, see) and then, after the five days, begin with the osteopathic adjustments again, but farther apart.
Now, as to the diet throughout the period:
Twice a week we would take the Jerusalem artichoke. Begin these at the time the osteopathic adjustments are begun. One time it would be taken raw, the other time cooked, - but cooked in its OWN juices (as in Patapar Paper).
Keep away from drinks that have too much charged or carbonated water, or that produce alcohol in the system; though wine - light wine or red wine - may be taken in the afternoon, but as a food, NOT as a drink. For, unless these are cut down, the activity of the glandular force that is disturbing the system as related to the pancreas will be greatly disturbed, as well as the metabolism of the system.
Fish, fowl and lamb are preferable as the meats, - if meats are taken in any quantity.
No fried foods at all.
Let one meal each day consist principally of raw vegetables, - not altogether but principally; carrying a great deal of celery, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots and those things that are easily taken in a salad at such times.
Do these, and we will find we will eliminate those disturbances with this body, [1995].
Ready for questions.
(Q) Should I continue the thyroid pills?
(A) If the system is cleansed, and there is consistently taken those properties which we have indicated, we will find these much better than the thyroid.
(Q) Should I take the insulin?
(A) No! Take rather the properties indicated in the diet (Jerusalem artichoke), that are NOT habit-forming and that will reduce the sugar content, and will aid in creating the better balance in the system - as has been outlined.
(Q) Is my heart weak?
(A) Only as a sympathetic condition, as we have indicated, - produced by same.
(Q) How can I improve the physical life between my husband and myself?
(A) By the better physical condition and a better outlook upon things that are physical and spiritual, we will find these conditions would naturally improve - as there is the attempt to bring into the experience those purposes, aims and desires which first brought these associations and connections.
(Q) Is there any germ or carrier in ... Rd., ..., Va., where my husband and I live, that would bring us infection or ill health?
(A) We do not have this place, but we do not find - from the body here - such as would indicate this a cause or reason.
(Q) Do I have any bad habits I should eradicate in order to be more healthy?
(A) As we have indicated, only conform the habits to those things that will make for the following of the outlines given; and the health will be improved.
(Q) Is my attitude toward life conductive to good health?
(A) The condition of the physical body is not conducive to an ATTITUDE towards constructive thinking!
There must be, naturally, innate, a coordination of the body, mind and soul, - which is a necessary force. The body finds itself body, mind, soul, - these are influences that are active within the experience. And only that which is constructive or creative CAN be everlasting.
These bring, then, with those thoughts, those activities, constructive forces into the experience.
Do that.
(Q) In regard to my spiritual life, what do I need to feed my nature, and how may I get it?
(A) Analyze self and the purposes, the motives, the influences; and know that they agree with that which is thy ideal. What is thy ideal? spiritually, mentally, physically?
Not what you would wish God to do for you, but what may you do in appreciation of the love shown?
Not as to what ye would like to be, but what may ye mentally give that will be conducive to constructive thinking in the experience of others?
In the physical, not what you want others to do for you, but what may you do for them?
These are what we mean by constructive thinking, and as they are applied within the experience we will come to see what a spiritual life means. Not the eliminating of pleasures, for the purpose of life IS pleasure, but that which is constructive and not destructive!
(Q) How can I make my husband see this complete spiritual life and also have it?
(A) Live it in self, and thus you may induce others and those about you to try it. Not by nagging, not by finding fault. Ye would not want others to find fault with you! Then live so toward others that you do not find fault, but find the good in every experience.
We are through for the present.
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Atomidine is manufactured by Atomidine Co., 64 Sydney Ave., Mt. Vernon, N.Y., and sells for $1 a bottle. Take only as directed in Reading..
Codiron is manufactured by The Lawrence Laboratories, Chicago, Ill. It sells for $1 a bottle of 60 tablets, $3 a bottle of 250 tablets.
If you are unable to secure Jerusalem artichoke in your vicinity, they may be ordered from John A. Salzer Seed Co., LcCrosse, Wis.
At your convenience we would appreciate having a history of your case to the time of obtaining the Reading, so we may have something with which to compare our information. This is valuable for our files.)

BACKGROUND

9/06/39 (Wednesday) [1995]'s letter to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce.
Enclosed you will find twenty ($20.00) dollars for the Physical and Spiritual reading you are giving me this Friday, September 8th between 10:30 and 11:30 o'clock, and which you said you would send to me, at the above address, by air mail, special delivery.
As I have not yet reached my full strength from double pneumonia I had last fall and a streptococci throat I had in the spring, I would like to know:
1) Is there anything, physical or spiritual, that is handicapping my health? 2) How can I improve my health? 3) Should I take thyroid pills, as I have been doing? 4) Should I take iron? 5) Should I take vitamin capsules? 6) Should I take insulin? 7) Has my illness weakened my heart - it is weak? 8) How can I improve the physical life between my husband and myself? 9) Is there any germ or carrier in ... Rd. ..., Va., where my husband and I live, that would bring us infection or ill health? 10) If so, what can we do to eradicate the germ? 11) An outline of my daily living in order that I may be as healthy as possible. 12) If I eat certain foods would I be healthier - what foods? 13) Should I take massage - if so what kind? 14) Do I have any bad habits I should indicate [eradicate?] in order to be more healthy? 15) Is my attitude toward life conducive to good health? 16) What makes me inwardly restless and nervous, sometimes, and how can I over come it, if it is desirable to have it overcome?
SPIRITUAL
1) What do I need to feed my nature, and how can I get it? 2) How can I make my spiritual life more complete and helpful? 3) How can I make my husband see this complete spiritual life and also have it? 4) What can I do to bring out the best that is in myself and in my husband?
Sincerely yours, [1995]

REPORTS

9/18/39 [1995]'s letter to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce,
Could you let me know the name of an osteopath in ... who could carry out your instructions in giving me treatments as it is impossible for me to go to Norfolk - 160 miles from here - for treatments.
Sincerely, Mrs. [1995] ..., Rd. ..., Va.
9/22/39 EC's letter to [1995]:
Dear Mrs. [1995]:
Your card of the 18th received - am not acquainted with an Osteopath in ..., but choose who ever is the best - ask them to treat as suggested in information - they may write any of the Osteopaths in Norfolk or to The Still-Hildreth, Dr.'s Hildreth or Still, or to the Kirksville School, Dr. Thompson or to N.Y., Dr. Dobbins. Am sure if they will ask any one in the profession will find they are not off - followering the suggestion.
Hoping you will have little or no trouble getting started with the suggestions, and that you will find it of as much help as so many others have.
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
10/06/39 [1995]'s letter to EC:
..., Rd. ..., Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce,
Would you kindly let me know, at the above address, as soon as possible, if a masseur could carry out the treatments you prescribed for me just as well as an osteopath could do it; as I find there are no osteopaths in Charlottesville, and this particular masseur knows all about anatomy and is very good I hear. Sincerely [1995]
10/11/39 EC's letter to [1995]:
Mrs. [1995] ..., Va.
Dear Mrs. [1995]:
Your Card of the 6th just received - Yes - if the Masseur can and will make the application just as suggested in the information. If they cannot, do not think it will do as well, but am sure you can tell by talking with the Masseur whether they can and will do that or not. Do hope you can get started on the suggestions soon - and get real results with the suggestions.
Thanking you
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
11/13/39 She obtained Physical Reading for mother, Mrs. [2044]